From out of the herd would suddenly dash one of the agile creatures, whirl about, jump and kick, and finally bounce up and down on all four feet, as though performing a comedy sketch in pantomime for the amusement of its companions; and when this was done it would start out in another mad flight, with others of the herd at its heels.
"They are the funniest, swiftest, and shrewdest animals in the North," said Wabi.

"They can smell you over a mountain if the wind is right, and hear you for half a mile.

Look!" He pointed downward over Rod's shoulder.

Mukoki had already reached the base of the ridge and was stealing straight out in the direction of the caribou.

Rod gave a surprised gasp.
"Great Scott! They'll see him, won't they ?" he cried.
"Not if Mukoki knows himself," smiled the Indian youth.